Here is “Elem Pomo File Federal Suit Against Banishment.” Here is the complaint in John et. al. v. Garcia et. al., 16-cv-02368 (N.D. Cali.) An excerpt: At this time it is unclear who will be defending the federal suit, Boland said. … Continue reading →

The United States came in strongly on the side of the tribes and tribal families for both the enforcement of ICWA and meaningful due process. Here. Thus, from the very start of an emergency removal, Section 1922 requires state courts, … Continue reading →

The Minnesota American Indian Bar Association and Minnesota CLE are sponsoring the 2014 Indian Law Conference on Friday, May 2, 2014. The conference will take place at Mystic Lake Casino located on the lands of the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community. … Continue reading →

I’ll be presenting aspects of a draft paper, “Bullshit and the Tribal Client,” at Federal Indian Bar next week. Here is the abstract: While it is well established that lawyers may not lie to their clients, it is not well … Continue reading →